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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Rockford, IL

Whether you're coping with the loss of a loved one or anticipatory grief, Headway's network of compassionate providers in Rockford offers grief counseling tailored to your unique experience. Access virtual or in-person sessions with therapists specializing in bereavement support, meaning-making, and healing from loss.

Regina Jones-Ogunsuyi

Regina Jones-Ogunsuyi

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi - I'm Gina, a licensed LCSW in Illinois with 15 years of professional work experience and a MSW from the University of Chicago. I have experience in helping clients (teens and adults) with stress, anxiety, chronic illnesses, midlife crisis, trauma, abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I use several treatment modalities to include Cognitive Behavioral, Trauma Informed Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Counseling. I also offer clinical supervision.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Maple

Rebecca Maple

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is warm, collaborative, validating, and solutions-focused. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel heard and understood, while also gaining practical tools to create real change in your life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Marla Miller

Dr. Marla Miller

Psychologist

Virtual • Lincolnwood, IL


“I understand that life happens, needing to see a therapist is not a reflection of who you are or how capable you are.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Megan Vant

Megan Vant

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My focus with clients is to build a safe and trusting dynamic in order to explore issues that negatively impact life's experiences.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
DeSonta Tillman

DeSonta Tillman

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“DeSonta is a humanistic, person-centered therapist. Her theory is that when people are determined, have the information and resources they can learn to consider other's perspectives and challenge their former thinking; therefore, experiencing change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Andrea Landsman

Andrea Landsman

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to create a space where you can explore what's on your mind without pressure or pretense...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
LeeShawn Brown

LeeShawn Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I focus on developing a collaborative relationship with my client where they can feel empowered to actively participate in their therapeutic progress...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jazline Villar

Jazline Villar

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hello! I've been practicing since 2017. I've worked in community based organizations and private practice. I've worked closely with the BIPOC communities with a particular emphasis on the Latinx community. I am Latinx and cis-genderd female. I focus on intergenerational trauma and healing. I specialize in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Maternal Mental Health, Family Mental Health, Interpersonal Violence, Complex Trauma and Traumatic Stress. I've seen couples since 2024.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Lisa Pearson

Lisa Pearson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bourbonnais, IL


“It's a priority of mine that each individual I meet with leaves a session feeling heard, respected, and their feelings validated.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Roberto Martinez

Roberto Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I aim to provide practical tools to help you learn how to manage your emotions, build resilience, and achieve meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Alisa Williams

Alisa Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is simply exploring internal and external challenges that focus on changing problematic behaviors which will involve examining one's emotions, relationships and thought patterns to discover their meanings and motivations.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Amanda Martinez

Amanda Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • Cary, IL


“My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and deeply rooted in the belief that healing is not one-size-fits-all.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kynnedi Tripplett

Kynnedi Tripplett

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I like to incorporate skills from CBT, DBT, and ACT modalities to bridge the gap between your current perspective and one that could serve you and your relationships in a more fulfilling way.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Huong (Kimmie) Iodice

Huong (Kimmie) Iodice

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“I specialize in Cross-Cultural Psychiatry, LGBTQIA+ care, and neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly Autism Spectrum Disorder, and women's mental health...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Joseph Cunnane

Joseph Cunnane

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach combines thoughtful conversation with evidence-based tools so we can better understand what's going on and create meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Katrina Eubanks

Katrina Eubanks

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Clients can expect to leave sessions with me feeling empowered, goal-oriented, and equipped with practical strategies to navigate their challenges.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health
Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Yesenia Uriostegui Nunez

Yesenia Uriostegui Nunez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space to help you manage stress, anxiety, life transitions, and cultural identity challenges.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Carlos Cantu

Carlos Cantu

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“I use evidence-based therapies such as CBT, EMDR, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help you regain balance, strengthen your resilience, and move toward a more meaningful life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Dr. Brian Flores

Dr. Brian Flores

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Oak Park, IL


“I truly believe that with support and understanding, you have the ability and resilience to achieve your goals of wellness and health.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Precious Bradley

Precious Bradley

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that vulnerability is a vital part of the healing process, and I strive to create a warm atmosphere filled with empathy and curiosity.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Leia Ogburn

Leia Ogburn

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe it is my responsibility to teach you techniques and develop skills that work for you in order to promote growth and confidence even after our therapeutic relationship ends.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Nicola Roache Ashley

Dr. Nicola Roache Ashley

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have specialty training in dialectical behavior therapy to teach patient skills to cope with stress, regulate emotions, and improve relationships with others.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Valerie Wilson

Valerie Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My areas of focus includes helping individuals move towards the path of mental health and wellness and my therapeutic techniques includes effective and evidence-based therapeutic approaches. My educational and background and professional experiences consist of a Masters of Social Work degree from the University of Missouri at Columbia, MO, along with 20 plus years in the field of social services working with a diverse population and settings.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sara Khaledpour

Sara Khaledpour

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My clients describe me as a compassionate, good communication skills, encouraging and cultural competence.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Mari Mortensen

Mari Mortensen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Oak Park, IL


“I help teens get to the root issues that cause them to feel overwhelmed or stuck in unhealthy behaviors.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Weaver-Rivera

Rachel Weaver-Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I engage my clients with a strengths-based perspective. I specialize in helping individuals facing difficult decisions, stress, family concerns, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kyle Brand Padilla

Kyle Brand Padilla

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I honor all social work values: service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, human relationships, integrity, and competence.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Carolyn Franklin

Carolyn Franklin

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


My name is Carolyn and I am a clinical social worker. Please know that I am a solution focused, trusted professional who you will find easy to talk to. I have worked with many clients and have been successful meeting their needs and helping them through difficult times. I provide individual sessions with children and adults, as well as sessions with couples and families . I‘m a great listener and I provide evidence based strategies/interventions to support my clients . Let’s get started

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marisol Glover

Marisol Glover

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


Dailey Psychiatry provides telehealth psychiatric care. We specialize in psychiatric treatment of a diverse range of conditions and serving clients in various stages of life, starting from ages 6-65. Dailey Psychiatry offers psychiatric evaluations, medication management, holistic treatment, emotional support, interpersonal therapy, as well as school consultations and evaluations.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jeremy Dalessio

Jeremy Dalessio

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I take a person-centered approach to create a safe space where you and I will examine the things that are preventing you from living the life you deserve.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Gabrielle Mitchell

Gabrielle Mitchell

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My specialty is working with children and adults who have been exposed to violence, abuse, poverty, and loss, who may not have had an opportunity to recover.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yessica Garcia Alvarez

Yessica Garcia Alvarez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“As a first generation immigrant, I practice with a bicultural lens and understand the importance of validating cultural differences.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Denika Mcmillen

Denika Mcmillen

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I specialize in working with adult and adolescent individuals, including those with the LGBTQ+ community, who are confronted with life challenges such as depression, anxiety, bipolar, homelessness, and substance abuse issues.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robert Jaskula

Robert Jaskula

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I like to create an environment in which the client can become curious and open to adjustments in point of view.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Amber Drake

Amber Drake

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I love to empower my clients to move towards the things, passions and people that are meaningful in their life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Katy Bombard

Katy Bombard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Palos Heights, IL


“I work to create a warm and safe environment where individuals can be free to share without judgement.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Percival Fisher

Percival Fisher

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Client's have shared with me that at the end of each our session together that they have felt heard, validated, and respected.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Latrece Smith

Latrece Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


EPIR Source is built on the foundation of trust and accountability between clinician and client. We pride ourselves on providing the EPIR Experience which includes clients having a life transforming, therapeutic experience.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Lorie Jendryka

Lorie Jendryka

Therapist

Virtual • Palatine, IL


“I believe being open to possibilities and having tools to use as needed will prepare you for managing the future...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anastasiya Andreeva

Anastasiya Andreeva

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Therapy can serve as a powerful tool to gain deeper insight into our current needs and values, ultimately empowering us to build a life we find meaningful.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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